This is an antique gilt sterling silver fingernail guard brooch with natural stones of turquoise and coral. The enameling is just spectacular. This interesting brooch would surely be a great conversation piece. 
Chinese export fingernail guard brooch can be found here.
Chinese export fingernail guard brooch can be found here.
I've never seen anything like this before. This is fascinating and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is fascinating, such a cool piece.
DeleteNow this looks pretty interesting! I have never really heard of it before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting for sure. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteHoly cow...that is fascinating. I'm so unfamiliar with it, but wow...just wow!
ReplyDeleteIt is wow!
DeleteI have no idea what it is used for, but man is it gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine. I am sure there is a history with these pieces.
Delete!st time to see something like this! Love the Coral <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I do too, fine stones.
Delete1st time to see something like this! Love the Coral <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Beautiful! I love the deep colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa.
DeleteWow. Never seen this. What an interesting and cute concept.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, it surely is interesting.
DeleteI love the fingernail guard!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Corina, it is a great piece.
DeleteWow these are some awesome jewel I would love to have!! Sharing with hubby!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Maybe you can sweet talk him into getting you something pretty.
DeleteHow does it work. Is it a brooch or something for the hand?
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